Fundraising & Development Manager

Fundraising & Development Manager

Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (up to £40,000) + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Ampleforth Abbey, YO62 (On-site with occasional remote working by agreement)

Closing Date: 23 February 2026

Benefits

• Up to 8% employer-matched pension
• Life assurance
• Free lunch during working hours
• Free on-site parking
• 20% discount at the Abbey Shop
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Christmas closure

About Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict.

Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.

Ampleforth Abbey Trust works alongside the monastic community to support this mission through a five-year strategy, Choosing a Future Together, ensuring a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to support the sustainable growth and impact of Ampleforth Abbey.

You will play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and guiding supporters through their giving journey.

This includes individual giving, legacies, major gifts, partnerships, grants, trusts and foundations.

You will work closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to deliver fundraising campaigns, develop supporter engagement, and secure income from a range of sources in line with agreed targets.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies across individual giving, legacies, major donors and partnerships
• Manage and grow individual giving and legacy programmes
• Support development of major donor and corporate fundraising portfolios
• Identify and secure funding opportunities including trusts and foundations
• Prepare and submit high-quality funding applications and grant reports
• Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns, appeals and events
• Develop compelling fundraising content and supporter communications
• Maintain accurate fundraising database records and reporting
• Manage the fundraising budget and report on performance
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners and stakeholders
• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant legislation

Experience

• Proven experience in charity fundraising
• Experience managing individual giving campaigns including regular giving and legacies
• Strong bid writing experience with a track record of securing grant funding
• Experience delivering fundraising campaigns and events
• Experience of donor stewardship and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working within the charity or faith-based sector (desirable)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable)

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Budget management and financial awareness
• Confident presenting to internal and external audiences
• Ability to write engaging content for a range of audiences
• Experience using CRM databases for reporting and segmentation
• Strong project management and IT skills
• Understanding of fundraising compliance and legislation
• Empathy towards the work of the Monastic Community

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with your CV.

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